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Post by rainbowfeathers77 on Oct 21, 2008 12:46:25 GMT 10
Hi guys... I'm really confused here and was wondering if anyone could put things into perspective for me? Ok...which type is what, or how many types are there etc.... The 28 parrot, the port lincoln parrot, the cluncurry parrot, the australian ringneck and the mallee ringneck - and if there's any others I forgot (in this group...I think there may be another one with a scientific name beggining with 'b'?)! Also wondered, if you have any particular info on each type ie. cost, special consideration when keeping these as pets etc. And NO, I'm not planning on getting any (for now  ) but am just interested about them. Thanks Guys  |
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Post by avinet on Oct 21, 2008 13:15:44 GMT 10
There are four species in the Australian Ringneck group, all of which are in the genus Barnardius. Aviculturists tend to regard them as separate species but some ornithologists place them all as subspecies of Barnadius zonarius.
The 28 parrot is from the SW of Western Australian, the Port Lincoln is South Australia into the southern NT and central WA, the Malle through inland NSW and inland southern Qld, and the Cloncurry in NW Qld.
All share the typical Rosella temperament, and are not suitable to be kept as pets in cages - they need aviaries.
Cloncurry's are probably the most expensive at around $400 a pair, and 28's are still in part wild trapped so care needs to be taken when buying them to ensure they have been captive bred.
cheers.
Mike
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Post by Karen on Oct 21, 2008 13:23:09 GMT 10
I've got a Mallee male - Elliott - he won't let me near him but always wants me to know he's there. I got him as a youngster from a breeder for $70. Mallee:  I've had a pair of 28's although the male was half Port Lincoln. Extremely flighty birds, had to be careful when moving around them as they crash into the walls in panic. They cost me $70 each from non breeders. 28's  I kept them in with other parrots no problem, none were in any way bullies. Don't know how they are as handraised birds. That's the only experience I've had with them. Hope I've helped. |
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Post by robert on Oct 21, 2008 13:23:50 GMT 10
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Post by rainbowfeathers77 on Oct 21, 2008 14:57:14 GMT 10
Wow! Thanks so much for all that info & the pics!!!! The birds are so stunning!! I think I've heard that before too, about them not making good house pets...bummer  ....well maybe for my future outdoor aviaries then  At the Singleton Bird sale, there was a pair of the blue mutation of the 28 parrot - my god, what a beautiful sight! They were just amazing! |
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Post by Laraine on Oct 23, 2008 16:08:49 GMT 10
The Ringnecks have some beautiful colours. I love the colours of the "28" although in Sydney some people call the ordinary ones 28s. I've 2 Ringnecks in with Crimson Rosellas and Rainbows and the Ringnecks are the least aggressive.
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Post by silvercloud on Nov 11, 2008 13:35:18 GMT 10
28s have green bellies and port lincolns have yellow bellies. Unfortunately there's a lot of natural hybridizing as their ranges overlap so it's getting harder to find pure 28s.
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Post by malleeringneck on Dec 30, 2011 6:35:47 GMT 10
They do make good hand raised pet parrots I have a mallee ringneck and he is lovely he is great he never bites and always steps up I have a hand raised mallee ring neck you should get one they make lovely hand raised pets.
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Post by malleeringneck on Dec 30, 2011 6:39:36 GMT 10
You should definatly get a hand raised mallee ringeck I got mine for $300 hand raised and he wa definatly worth the money I would definatly recommend you get one.
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) but am just interested about them.
....well maybe for my future outdoor aviaries then 
